Our motherland India has blessed us with a rich and varied heritage. Since ancient time the culture of India has been influenced due to the trade activities with other countries. As a result, our culture has been ‘trade oriented’ and ‘peace loving’. ‘Sat’, .’Chit’ and ‘Anand’ meaning ‘truth’, consciousness’ and ‘happiness’ respectively are realized from Indian Culture. The Indian culture has developed on these three pillars. Over and above these pillars, Indian culture has also prospered and expanded by learning from cultures and various countries.

Since India has been a trade country the people of India traded with various countries. This let to mutual exchange of cultures. Moreover, people of various countries came to India and settled here. They also brought their culture and integrated it with Indian culture making it more rich and diverse. India has imbibed in its people the values of non-violence and peace.

These values have been appreciated and adopted worldwide. People right from the beginning of Indus Valley Civilization till today, have together made our country rich the wealthy with their intellect, talent and skills. Innumerable scholars, thinkers, artists, artisans, sages, saints, scientists and historians have contributed to the growth and development of our culture.